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BRUSTER'S

50 PLAZA DR STE 101, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.447-7650

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2800661
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2025 · Employee records not filled out IE when the took test, who gave it to then and trainers certificate #. Time extended for 1 week per JH. Time Extended
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In front cooler overnight; Milk 48F; ( - Cold Holding).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Milk 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Chili 115F, sauerkraut 109F; ( - Hot Holding). Chili reheated to 165F, and sauerkraut was reheated to 135F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose at sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A bottle with green liquid at front not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop is face down in mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 49F. In cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 49F. In cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment did not have quat test strips.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Opened yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Managers card expired 6.23.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight black/mold like debris in back of ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured. Person in charge secured it.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service hot dog containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; ice cream cups on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.